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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Shlem Von Siemen-Höch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shlem Von Siemen-Höch comes to the cage accompanied by The Koniggratzer March. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Shlem Von Siemen-Höch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Santos!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch throws a head kick that misses.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos misses with a leg kick.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch throws a lazy body kick
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Santos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Santos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Santos blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos missing with a left hand there. Shlem Von Siemen-Höch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch throws a body kick that misses.
Santos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick by Shlem Von Siemen-Höch misses
and Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shlem Von Siemen-Höch.
Santos throws a push kick but Shlem Von Siemen-Höch slaps the foot to one side.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Shlem Von Siemen-Höch.
Santos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Shlem Von Siemen-Höch is predictable there
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch throws a head kick that Santos semi-blocks.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch moves out of range of the body kick.
Shlem Von Siemen-Höch lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Shlem Von Siemen-Höch takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Santos is rocked!
It looks like Lionel Santos has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Shlem Von Siemen-Höch - that's a beauty! Santos is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Shlem Von Siemen-Höch can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oskar Shlem Von Siemen-Höch!
After winning the bout, Oskar Shlem Von Siemen-Höch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bonney.
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa looks to land a combination but Bonney avoids it well.
Bonney throws a big counter combination but Barbosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbosa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
A big left from Bonney misses.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney throws a combination that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Bonney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a head kick that half lands.
Bonney scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
Barbosa swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alfredo Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
It looked like Bonney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbosa.
Bonney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonney tried to score with a low kick but Barbosa checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbosa.
Bonney with a nice cross.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Bonney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonney throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa thumps Bonney with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney moves in looking to clinch but Barbosa pushes him off.
Bonney clinches.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa blocks a body shot from Bonney.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barbosa throws an elbow but misses.
Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonney dodges an elbow strike from Barbosa.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbosa controls his hands.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Bonney sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but Bonney moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney connects with the punch.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Alfredo Barbosa has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Bonney ducked under it nicely.
Bonney is looking to counter with head kicks.
Crunch! Bonney slams his shin into Barbosa's torso.
Bonney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Bonney keeps Barbosa at a distance using the push kick.
Barbosa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bonney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbosa. Bonney shrugs it off though.
Bonney's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbosa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonney's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bonney.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Barbosa scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonney wants to clinch up but Barbosa keeps it at a distance.
Bonney throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
Bonney tries to clinch up but Barbosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonney thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Bonney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bonney.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Bonney throws a leg kick but Barbosa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Henry Bonney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bonney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonney takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonney lands an elbow just above Barbosa 's eye.
Nice body punch from Barbosa - that landed with a thud.
Barbosa is trying to push Bonney away but Bonney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bonney avoids the elbow strike from Barbosa, against the cage.
Bonney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bonney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Bonney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbosa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Bonney can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonney throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Bonney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Bonney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barbosa breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonney tries to clinch up.
Bonney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
Bonney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney is looking to land body kicks.
William Henry Bonney is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonney on the side of the head.
Barbosa cracks Bonney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbosa.
Nice jab there from Barbosa.
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonney misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonney throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barbosa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bonney lands a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonney, right into the meat.
Barbosa delivers a nice body kick.
Bonney checks a leg kick.
Bonney throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by Bonney as he checks the leg kick.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa slips a jab and a cross from Bonney.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonney doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonney throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Bonney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a right and a left that Bonney avoids nicely.
Bonney shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonney lands a jab to the head.
Barbosa ducks right into an uppercut from Bonney.
Bonney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Henry Bonney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alfredo Barbosa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bonney checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbosa. Barbosa obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonney doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbosa circles away.
Bonney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Bonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Bonney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Barbosa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonney looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney jabs at Barbosa's body.
Bonney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa feints a counter leg kick.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbosa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbosa tries to work over Bonney's front leg with a kick but Bonney checks it.
A jab from Barbosa does it's job there.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Bonney avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Good work by Barbosa as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Barbosa.
Bonney rushes Barbosa and presses him up against the cage.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonney lunges at Barbosa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbosa's hand.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Barbosa.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barbosa. That's going to slow Bonney down.
Alfredo Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney wants to clinch.
Barbosa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bonney scores with a shot to the body.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bonney checks a leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Bonney.
Some wild striking there from Bonney.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bonney is looking to wear down Barbosa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonney works over Barbosa's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonney looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barbosa tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bonney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alfredo Barbosa.
Well Bonney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Henry Bonney!
Post fight, William Henry Bonney took to the microphone: 'Norman, I told you I would make you famous! But unfortunately for you it means I took your belt! Broken Halo Pride!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smack My Bitch Up. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fardy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Beast is trying to get an arm triangle but Fardy is defending well.
Beast working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beast wants to take a breather but Fardy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Beast.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast drops back looking for a leg! Fardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fardy manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Fardy's guard.
Fardy working a defensive guard here.
Beast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fardy is trying to keep Beast in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Beast has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beast is fighting to break Fardy's control of his arms but Fardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Beast trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beast tries for a takedown but Fardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beast.
Fardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fardy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beast is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Josh Fardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beast somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Fardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fardy throws a sloppy body shot
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fardy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beast fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy scores with a leg kick.
Beast feints and as Fardy raises his hands in defense, Beast changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Fardy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beast controls the pace.
Beast wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast forces his way into half guard.
Still in half guard, Beast seems content to control.
Beast is working for a kimura but Fardy is defending it quite comfortably.
Fardy wants to improve his position but Beast is controlling well.
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fardy defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fardy is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fardy lands with an uppercut that bounces Beast off the cage and back into range.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fardy throws out the jab.
Fardy misses with a body shot
and Fardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast gets a double leg takedown into Fardy's guard.
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beast trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beast drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beast jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Beast overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast content to stall in guard here.
Beast is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fardy is controlling Beast's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fardy throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fardy defends it well.
Beast is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fardy can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fardy trying to hold on to Beast's head to control him but Beast postures up.
Beast prevents Fardy from improving his position.
Beast wants to work for an arm triangle but Fardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beast stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fardy sees it coming and defends easily.
Fardy is refusing to be controlled, as Beast sits in half guard.
Beast prevents Fardy from improving his position.
Fardy is still trying to improve position.
Beast seems to be working for a kimura but Fardy defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beast seems to be working for a kimura but Fardy defends the submission attempt.
Fardy is looking to improve his position.
Beast is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fardy defends it well.
Fardy wants to get back to full guard but Beast has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast in the domination position with Fardy hanging on.
Beast is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fardy circles away.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fardy as he avoids it easily.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fardy scores with a head kick.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fardy moves away.
Beast bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Beast is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fardy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fardy wants to control but Beast postures up.
Beast tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fardy is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy regains half guard.
Beast maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fardy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Beast has cracked it and Fardy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Beast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Beast!
A relieved looking The Beast thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arc Turian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Loredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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26
154 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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27
153 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arc Turian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Loredo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loredo throws a right hand that misses
and Turian counters with a nice body kick.
Turian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loredo checks it well.
Loredo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Loredo looks to throw the jab but Turian is out of range.
Loredo throws a big shot that misses.
Turian connects with a solid leg kick.
Loredo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Loredo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loredo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loredo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turian can pounce on him.
Turian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loredo.
Turian throwing a counter right hand but Loredo manages to avoid it.
Turian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turian avoids the body shot from Loredo.
Decent striking displayed by Loredo there.
Turian throws a front kick that sends Loredo stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loredo's calf.
A slow jab from Turian misses its intended target.
Turian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loredo is out of range and Turian settles back down.
Loredo misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loredo misses with a straight right.
Loredo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loredo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turian.
Loredo punishes Turian's body with a nice straight punch.
Loredo throws a right hand that misses
and Turian counters with a right hand to the body.
Turian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Turian tenderised Loredo's leg. Loredo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turian misses with an uppercut. Loredo saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Loredo misses.
Turian swings for the body but Loredo moves out of range.
Loredo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loredo misses with a wild combination.
Turian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turian tries a head kick but it misses.
Turian lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turian works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loredo punishes Turian's body with a nice straight punch.
Loredo throws a hook to the side of Turian's head but Turian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turian slips a jab and a cross from Loredo.
Turian throws a sloppy head kick and Loredo moves out of range easily.
Loredo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Loredo misses with a straight left.
Turian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loredo scores with the left hand. Turian knows he should have avoided that one.
Turian is looking to score with low kicks.
Turian connects with the punch.
Turian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turian slips under a jab from Loredo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turian.
Loredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turian, right into the meat.
Turian tries to clinch up.
Turian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loredo's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Loredo misses.
Loredo throws a body punch but Turian moves out of range.
Turian moves in looking to clinch but Loredo pushes him off.
Turian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loredo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loredo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loredo misses with a double jab.
Turian looks to score with a jab to the body but Loredo is just out of range.
Turian has Loredo up against the cage in a clinch.
Turian misses with a punch to the body.
Loredo tries to break the clinch but Turian is controlling the position.
Turian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loredo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loredo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loredo tries to circle away but Turian has him pinned against the cage.
Loredo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loredo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Loredo.
Loredo managing to block the knees to the body from Turian.
Loredo prevents a body shot from Turian.
Turian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loredo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Loredo wants to break free but Turian has control.
Loredo blocking some punches.
Turian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Alvin Loredo has been cut.
Loredo blocks a body shot from Turian.
Loredo is trying to break the clinch but Turian has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loredo blocking some punches.
Turian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turian struggles to land a body shot inside as Loredo controls his hands.
Loredo tries to break the clinch but Turian is controlling the position.
Loredo takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arc Turian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvin Loredo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loredo scores with a one two! Turian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Loredo blocks a jab.
Loredo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turian circles away quickly and effectively.
Loredo scores with a nice head shot.
Loredo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alvin Loredo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alvin Loredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turian. That's going to slow Loredo down.
Turian's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Loredo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loredo misses with a jab to the body
and Turian counters with a left and a right that stings Loredo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turian lands with a nice body kick.
Turian tries a head kick but it misses.
Loredo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turian wants to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turian misses with a low kick as Loredo jumps back.
Turian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Loredo both land. Nice combination.
Turian slips a jab and a cross from Loredo.
Turian moves away from the strike by Loredo.
Loredo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turian's calf.
Loredo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loredo misses with a looping left.
Loredo looks to land a left hand but Turian moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Loredo is predictable there
and Turian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loredo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turian moves away from the strike by Loredo.
Loredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Loredo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turian lands a slapping body shot.
Loredo keeps the fight on the outside.
Loredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loredo looks to score with a jab to the body but Turian is just out of range.
Turian is looking to clinch but Loredo is avoiding it.
Loredo lands a glancing blow to the side of Turian's head.
Loredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Turian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turian throws a sloppy head kick and Loredo moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Loredo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loredo moves out of range of the body kick from Turian.
Loredo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turian lands a nice hook to Loredo's body. Loredo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Loredo misses.
Loredo checks a leg kick nicely.
Arc Turian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loredo throws a series of punches but Turian moves out of range.
Turian misses with a combination
and Loredo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loredo throws a jab when Turian was well out of range.
Turian checks a low kick from Loredo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turian.
Turian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turian checks the leg kick.
Turian throws a head kick but Loredo moves out of range.
Loredo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loredo misses with a two punch combination.
Loredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turian throws a head kick that Loredo semi-blocks.
Loredo swings for the body but Turian moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turian misses with the body kick
and Loredo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Loredo misses with an uppercut
and Turian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loredo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turian is out of range.
It looked like Turian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Turian.
Turian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loredo.
Turian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Loredo misses with a hook.
Turian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loredo throws an overhand right that lands on Turian's shoulder, as Turian tries to avoid the shot.
Loredo misses the shot to the body.
Loredo avoids a kick to the body.
Turian scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loredo lands a nice shot to the body.
Turian connects with a leg kick. Loredo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loredo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alvin Loredo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alvin Loredo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Loredo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turian throws a sloppy head kick and Loredo moves out of range easily.
Turian slips a straight right by Loredo.
Loredo lands with a nice combination. Turian backs away looking to recover.
Loredo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turian has time to react.
Turian slips under a jab.
Turian ducks under a wild hook from Loredo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Loredo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turian - the referee stops the clock and Loredo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turian. Loredo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loredo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Turian.
Turian wants to clinch.
Loredo scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loredo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turian is rocked!
Turian throws a leg kick but Loredo moved away.
Oh Turian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loredo cracks Turian with a hook to the temple - Turian is on wobbly legs here! Loredo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Turian falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Loredo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alvin Loredo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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27
149 lbs
18 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NKone pinned against the cage. NKone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
NKone misses with a looping left.
Bammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract NKone.
NKone connects with a jab.
Bammer scores with a nice strike.
NKone with a jab.
Bammer misses with a looping right.
NKone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
NKone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bammer tries to improve position but can't.
NKone controls the position.
NKone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bammer keeps working.
Bammer prevents NKone from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone moves into full mount!
NKone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bammer is looking to escape.
We've been hearing that NKone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bammer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bammer is still trying to improve position.
Bammer wants to hold on but NKone pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, NKone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bammer taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone avoids the attempt from Bammer to control.
NKone dominating with strikes here.
NKone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
NKone trying to control but Bammer is having none of it.
NKone working the ground and pound effectively.
NKone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bammer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
NKone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
NKone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
NKone punishing his opponent with strikes.
NKone is landing with some decent strikes but Bammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bammer is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bammer tries to hold on but NKone postures up.
NKone working Bammer over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NKone looking to finish Bammer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bammer!
Bammer is still in real trouble! Can NKone finish him?
NKone looking to secure an arm triangle but Bammer defends it well.
Bammer seems to have recovered his senses.
NKone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bammer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bammer keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bammer can't escape the position.
NKone is landing with some decent strikes but Bammer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bammer is trying desperately to improve position.
NKone postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bammer looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone working Bammer over with strikes here.
NKone lands a big elbow.
NKone controlling the pace for now.
Bammer regains half guard.
NKone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
NKone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NKone attempts a counter takedown but Bammer avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by NKone.
Bammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NKone.
NKone goes for a double leg but Bammer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bammer continues to drive forward.
NKone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
NKone throws a series of punches but Bammer moves out of range.
Bammer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
NKone scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Bammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bammer works NKone's body with a nice hook.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Bammer is just out of range.
NKone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bammer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammer throws a lazy right hand but NKone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bammer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bammer looks to land a right hand but NKone moved out of range.
As Bammer tries to get set, NKone tries to push him back and clinch up but Bammer manages to avoid the attempt.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
Bammer shoots in looking for a takedown. NKone tries to sprawl out of it but Bammer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NKone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
NKone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone throws a hook but Bammer avoids it easily.
NKone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
NKone misses with a takedown attempt - Bammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ole NKone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bammer lands a nice shot that snaps NKone's head back.
Bammer throws a big shot that misses.
NKone tries to clinch up
and Bammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bammer misses with a body shot.
NKone went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
NKone throws a predictable looking body shot
and NKone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NKone throws a hook to the side of Bammer's head but Bammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and NKone moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for NKone to work.
NKone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bammer manages to pull guard.
Bammer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. NKone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
NKone trying to control but Bammer is working from the bottom.
Bammer has momentary wrist control but NKone slips an elbow through the middle.
NKone wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving.
NKone is really struggling to control Bammer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bammer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bammer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NKone chips away with some ground and pound.
Bammer is looking for a triangle here but NKone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
NKone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bammer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bammer to see if he's OK.
Bammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bammer trying his best to control but NKone has mounted him.
NKone landing strikes, looking to finish!
NKone wants to control the pace but Bammer is squirming around nicely.
NKone unloading with bombs!
NKone trying to control but Bammer is having none of it.
NKone with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
NKone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bammer at a distance.
Bammer throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
Bammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bammer manages to avoid it.
NKone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NKone looks to land a right hand but Bammer moved out of range.
Bammer scores with a sloppy right hand. NKone should have avoided that one.
NKone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bammer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
NKone wants to control but Bammer postures up.
Bammer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, NKone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bammer but great work by NKone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NKone landing a few strikes.
Bammer is being controlled here.
NKone tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bammer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from NKone there.
NKone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bammer keeps working.
NKone stalling away here and it's allowed Bammer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
NKone sitting in guard here, content to control.
NKone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NKone wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bammer is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. NKone is keeping the position for now.
NKone throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
NKone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
NKone has control of Bammer's left arm, preventing Bammer from doing any damage.
NKone is trying to control the position but Bammer postures up.
NKone is looking to sweep but instead, Bammer has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone gets back to full guard.
Bammer looking to pass the guard.
Bammer trying to stand up but can't free himself from NKone's guard.
NKone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
NKone managing to control the position.
NKone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
NKone trying to control the position.
NKone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bammer connects with a nice looking jab.
NKone throws a hook but Bammer blocks it.
It seemed like Bammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
NKone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bammer looks to throw the jab but NKone is out of range.
NKone takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
NKone blocks an uppercut.
Sammer Bammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NKone tries to work over Bammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sammer Bammer.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
Ole NKone tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz comes to the cage accompanied by JEW FLOW. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuki Takano!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donowitz misses with a looping right.
Takano slips a jab from Donowitz.
Takano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the body.
Takano lands a body shot.
Donowitz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donowitz checks a leg kick nicely.
Donowitz lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Donowitz misses.
Donowitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Donowitz.
Takano thinks about the counter body kick.
Takano misses with a leg kick.
Donowitz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donowitz is out of range and Takano settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donowitz.
Takano with a hook.
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takano, as that shot connected.
Donowitz misses with a body shot.
Takano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donowitz moves out of range as Takano strikes.
Takano blocks the body kick.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Takano.
Abraham Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano staying out of range there.
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Takano.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Donowitz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takano on the side of the head.
Donowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Donowitz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takano.
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano connects with a single shot there.
Takano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donowitz misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Takano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donowitz throws a sloppy body shot
and Takano counters with a series of strikes. Donowitz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Takano.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Donowitz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donowitz scores with a spinning back kick!
Takano slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch lands to the side of Takano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Yuki Takano has been cut.
Takano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Donowitz misses the body punch
and Takano counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz just misses with a punch to the body.
Takano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donowitz with a body shot.
Takano slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a low kick as Takano jumps back.
Donowitz misses with a body kick.
Donowitz jabs Takano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donowitz tries to land a body kick
and Takano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Donowitz's knee momentarily.
Takano throws a front kick aimed at Donowitz's knee but Donowitz avoids it well.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Takano misses the target.
Donowitz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takano is looking to slow Donowitz down with leg kicks.
Donowitz misses with a kick to the body
and Takano counters with a nice body shot.
Donowitz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano checks a low kick from Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takano. Takano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
Takano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Donowitz is predictable there
enabling Takano to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Donowitz tenderised Takano's leg. Takano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donowitz throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
Nice shot lands for Donowitz.
Takano is rocked!
Donowitz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Takano is still on wobbly legs! Can Donowitz finish him?
Donowitz cracks Takano with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Takano falls to his knees and Donowitz doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Donowitz!
Our winner, Abraham Donowitz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martti Molski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
Molski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halo on the side of the head.
Halo closes the distance and clinches.
Molski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molski backwards.
Molski takes a shot to the head.
Molski has clasped his hands together around Halo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Molski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Molski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Molski working the ground and pound but Halo is defending the strikes.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking to control Molski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Molski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Halo's head.
Halo controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molski lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo taking some punishment here, with Molski in his half guard.
Halo taking some punishment here, with Molski in his half guard.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Molski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Molski trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Halo is trying to keep Molski in close.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Molski from controlling successfully.
Halo has Molski pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halo is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo is trying to control the position but Molski postures up.
Molski distracts Halo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molski wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo trying to control the position.
Molski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Molski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Molski lands a couple of digs.
Halo looking to control.
Molski landing with the ground and pound.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Halo has his hands on Molski's head, controlling the position.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Halo is controlling Molski's posture.
Molski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molski chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halo pulls Molski in close to his closed guard and prevents Molski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but Halo blocks nicely.
Molski lands a couple of elbows.
Halo controlling Molski's posture.
Halo is trying to control the position but Molski postures up.
Halo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Molski distracts Halo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Halo is rocked!
Molski loads up on a big left hand. Halo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Molski looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Halo can't hide his disappointment, as Molski celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martti Molski!
A relieved looking Martti Molski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman backing away here, and Makarenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Makarenko slips a straight right by Coleman.
Makarenko wants to clinch but Coleman slips to the side
and Coleman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
Makarenko is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Coleman misses the target.
Coleman throws a solid leg kick but Makarenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coleman.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Coleman does it's job there.
Makarenko slips under a jab.
Makarenko lands with a nice combination. Coleman backs away looking to recover.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Makarenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coleman's hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roosevelt Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Coleman moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Coleman tries to counter with a takedown but Makarenko is quick to defend against it.
Makarenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Makarenko looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coleman checks a leg kick.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makarenko throws a front kick aimed at Coleman's knee but Coleman avoids it well.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Makarenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coleman doesn't seem phased though.
Makarenko slips under a jab.
Coleman has been working on his balance at RNC Sport Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coleman. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coleman is looking to wear down Makarenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko misses with a straight left.
Coleman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Coleman misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Coleman will feel that in the morning.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makarenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Coleman.
Coleman throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makarenko moves away from the strike by Coleman.
Coleman misses with a straight left.
Coleman looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.
Coleman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Makarenko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Makarenko lands a right hook to the body.
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coleman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makarenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makarenko.
Makarenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman momentarily.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Makarenko circles away.
Makarenko lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makarenko feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Makarenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coleman throws a low kick but Makarenko avoids it.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Makarenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coleman doesn't seem phased though.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman throws a front kick that sends Makarenko stumbling back into the cage.
Coleman throws a body kick that misses.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Coleman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makarenko in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makarenko, as that shot connected.
Coleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the temple. Coleman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Coleman throws a hook but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Coleman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko slips under a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Coleman might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Coleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makarenko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Coleman misses.
Makarenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Makarenko lunges at Coleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coleman's hand.
Nice body punch from Makarenko.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Makarenko checks it.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
Coleman works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman moves out of range easily.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makarenko manages to circle out of the way.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Makarenko follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Coleman.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Coleman misses with a straight left.
Makarenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coleman is able to avoid easily.
Coleman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makarenko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarenko dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman throws a strike aimed at the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko avoids it well.
Check out the look on Coleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Coleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Makarenko is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coleman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Coleman working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Coleman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Coleman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coleman misses with the ground and pound.
Makarenko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Makarenko wants to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Coleman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coleman throws an elbow but Makarenko slips to the side and avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makarenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coleman trying to control the position but Makarenko is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Coleman with the ground and pound but Makarenko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Makarenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makarenko.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makarenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Makarenko seems keen to control Coleman's posture.
Coleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makarenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Coleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makarenko's head.
Coleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roosevelt Coleman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makarenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Coleman is wise to it.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Makarenko avoids it.
Coleman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coleman sends Makarenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Coleman is motioning to the referee to let Makarenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko connects with the punch.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Makarenko lands a head kick. Coleman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coleman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makarenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Coleman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko slips a straight right by Coleman.
Coleman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makarenko but Makarenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman cracks Makarenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coleman keeps Makarenko at a distance using the push kick.
Makarenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman misses with a hook
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Coleman takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makarenko.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a body shot.
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a hook.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Coleman is predictable there
and Makarenko counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman throws a lazy body kick
and Makarenko counters with a good low kick that Coleman was not able to check.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makarenko.
Coleman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coleman lands a really nice looking cross but Makarenko seems unphased.
No joy there for Makarenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman tries to counter by clinching up but Makarenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Coleman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Coleman.
Coleman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Coleman lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman has managed to clinch.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Coleman as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
A nice left hand lands by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Coleman can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coleman moves to clinch but Makarenko breaks away
and Makarenko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Coleman as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko connects with a crisp jab.
Coleman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Good leg kick by Makarenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makarenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makarenko sizes up Coleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coleman thuds his right hand into Makarenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Coleman misses with a looping left.
Coleman connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makarenko.
Coleman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coleman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarenko. That's going to slow Coleman down.
Coleman scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makarenko lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cyril Makarenko just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coleman tries to clinch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Makarenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coleman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Come on Coleman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman blocks an elbow strike from Makarenko.
Coleman working aggressively here.
Coleman gets through Makarenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Coleman as the two fighters clinch.
Makarenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko takes a shot to the head.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Coleman tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coleman or not.
Still in the clinch, Coleman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Coleman is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coleman tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Coleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coleman.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Coleman.
Coleman tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Coleman takes a shot to the head.
Coleman lands a body punch.
Roosevelt Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coleman is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Coleman.
Coleman lands with a right to the head.
Coleman lands a left hand.
Coleman pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Makarenko out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roosevelt Coleman!
Roosevelt Coleman is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Roosevelt Coleman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki comes to the cage accompanied by Moby - Flower. Rocker has chosen Ki:Theory - Stand By Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ricky Rocker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker connects with a body shot that sends Nowacki's belly button to the back.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a few strikes there.
Nowacki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nowacki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rocker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nowacki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rocker looks for the body kick but Nowacki saw that one coming.
Nowacki tried to counter with a leg kick but Rocker avoided it.
Nowacki jabs Rocker right on the nose. Rocker blinks but takes it well.
Rocker throws a solid leg kick but Nowacki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rocker.
Nowacki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Nowacki is looking to clinch.
Rocker shoots in looking for a takedown but Nowacki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nowacki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocker's sensitive parts.
Nowacki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rocker throws a lazy uppercut
and Nowacki counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Nowacki walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki misses the jab.
Rocker fails to land the takedown.
Nowacki misses with a straight right.
Nowacki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nowacki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rocker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nowacki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nowacki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rocker to score with a decent uppercut.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki.
Rocker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker tries a head kick but it misses.
Nowacki doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocker circles away.
Nowacki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rocker takes a step back to recover.
Rocker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocker checks a low kick from Nowacki.
Rocker misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nowacki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Rocker misses.
A jab from Rocker misses.
Rocker misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely.
Nowacki misses with a head kick.
Herkules Nowacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocker throws a front kick aimed at Nowacki's knee but Nowacki avoids it well.
Nowacki looks for the body kick but Rocker saw that one coming.
Nowacki slips a jab and a cross from Rocker.
An attempted straight right counter from Nowacki misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Nowacki.
Nowacki connects with a nice looking jab.
Nowacki misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Nowacki.
Nowacki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rocker counters with a nice body shot.
Nowacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nowacki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nowacki throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Rocker tries to work over Nowacki's front leg with a kick but Nowacki checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rocker.
Nowacki lunges at Rocker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocker's hand.
Rocker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nowacki counters with a body kick.
Rocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nowacki.
Rocker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nowacki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nowacki fails to land with a series of punches.
Nowacki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowacki feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A shot to the body from Rocker misses
and Nowacki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nowacki loads up on a big right hand but Rocker slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rocker misses.
Rocker looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range.
Nowacki blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nowacki.
Rocker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nowacki tries to improve position but can't.
Nowacki can't do much from the bottom here.
Nowacki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nowacki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowacki controlling the position well.
Nowacki is in trouble now - Rocker has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nowacki lands with a shot to the body.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowacki.
Rocker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rocker. Nowacki shrugs it off though.
Nice shot lands for Rocker.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Nowacki's shoulder, as Nowacki tries to avoid the shot.
Nowacki lands with an uppercut that bounces Rocker off the cage and back into range.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nowacki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nowacki tries to clinch up but Rocker circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Herkules Nowacki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nowacki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocker as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nowacki was covering up waiting for the punch and Rocker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rocker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker trying to control but Nowacki is working from the bottom.
Nowacki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Nowacki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nowacki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nowacki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rocker connects with a solid leg kick.
Rocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocker misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely.
Rocker throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Rocker dives in and grabs Nowacki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nowacki pushes down on Rocker's head and hops out.
Nowacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nowacki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki avoids the head kick by Rocker.
Rocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Nowacki staying out of range there.
Rocker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nowacki counters with an inside leg kick.
Rocker scores with a body shot.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowacki.
Rocker blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rocker defending well as Nowacki loads up on a big left hand.
Nowacki sizes up Rocker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocker scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rocker. Beautiful body shot.
Nowacki scores with a decent looking hook.
Nowacki throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Rocker lands a head shot.
Nowacki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nowacki throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocker. That snapped Nowacki's head back.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nowacki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nowacki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nowacki tried to score with a low kick but Rocker checks it.
Rocker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nowacki doesn't seem bothered though.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nowacki throws a leg kick
and Rocker counters with a nice leg kick.
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Nowacki moved out of range.
Nowacki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rocker.
Rocker lands a jab to the head.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocker is looking to slow Nowacki down with leg kicks.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab.
Nowacki lands with a kick to the ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Nowacki blocks the leg kick.
Nowacki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Nowacki finds it's way through Rocker's defenses.
Rocker scores with a jab. Nowacki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Nowacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker misses with a two punch combination.
Nowacki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rocker. That did some damage!
Nowacki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rocker. Rocker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nowacki throws a sloppy head kick and Rocker moves out of range easily.
Rocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rocker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Rocker misses.
Nowacki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Rocker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nowacki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nowacki tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target.
Nowacki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Nowacki's head back.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocker, right into the meat.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker throws a push kick but Nowacki slaps the foot to one side.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Nowacki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nowacki. That's going to slow Rocker down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowacki swings widly with a right hand
and Rocker counters with a straight right hand.
Rocker misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely.
Nowacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nowacki connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nowacki lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Nowacki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nowacki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocker.
Rocker connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Rocker misses.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nowacki.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Nowacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nowacki throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Rocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rocker connects with a single shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Rocker blocks the leg kick.
Rocker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nowacki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Rocker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Nowacki blocks the leg kick.
Nowacki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rocker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nowacki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rocker throws a series of punches but Nowacki avoids them all with ease.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nowacki on the side of the head.
Nowacki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rocker eats them both and turns towards Nowacki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nowacki thumps Rocker with a low kick.
Rocker slips under a jab from Nowacki.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Nowacki saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki misses with a straight left.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nowacki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nowacki slips under a jab from Rocker.
Good work by Nowacki as he checks the leg kick.
Nowacki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rocker. Rocker obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nowacki.
Rocker lands with a hook. Nowacki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nowacki throws a head kick that misses.
Nowacki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocker.
Rocker throws a jab but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki blocks a jab.
Nowacki is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from Nowacki misses.
Nowacki tries to clinch there but Rocker circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki wants to clinch.
Rocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nowacki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Rocker misses.
Nowacki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nowacki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rocker. That one must have hurt.
Rocker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nowacki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocker scores with a decent looking hook.
Nowacki tries to work over Rocker's front leg with a kick but Rocker checks it.
Rocker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nowacki.
Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricky Rocker just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rocker takes a swing at Nowacki's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Rocker misses.
Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Nowacki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nowacki has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nowacki.
Rocker throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
A short right from Nowacki.
A body shot lands from Nowacki.
Rocker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocker gets control of Nowacki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rocker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nowacki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nowacki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick from Nowacki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker checks a leg kick.
Nowacki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab.
Nowacki misses the shot to the body.
Rocker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocker scores with a punch to the head.
Rocker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Rocker ducks down to avoid it.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nowacki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nowacki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. Rocker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nowacki punishes Rocker's body with a nice straight punch.
Nowacki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocker.
Nowacki moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rocker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nowacki throws a leg kick which misses Rocker's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocker tries to avoid it.
Nowacki throws a shot to the body.
Rocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nowacki.
Rocker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nowacki counters with a straight right hand.
Rocker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nowacki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rocker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nowacki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nowacki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nowacki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nowacki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rocker thuds his right hand into Nowacki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nowacki takes the fight into the clinch.
Nowacki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rocker tries a body shot but Nowacki blocks it.
Nowacki blocks a body shot from Rocker.
Rocker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker blocks an elbow strike from Nowacki.
Rocker misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki lands a nice uppercut.
Nowacki digs a right hand underneath Rocker's ribcage. Rocker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rocker misses with the head strike.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Rocker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nowacki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nowacki pushes off an throws an elbow but Rocker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rocker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nowacki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rocker's brow.
Nowacki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocker's elbow.
Nowacki keeps control of Rocker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Nowacki fails to land.
Rocker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nowacki.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow.
Nowacki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocker.
Rocker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rocker lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowacki lands an elbow just above Rocker 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki had his way with Ricky Rocker in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Nowacki finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Nowacki.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nowacki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Nowacki ducks down to avoid it.
Nowacki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Nowacki misses.
Rocker tests Nowacki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nowacki misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rocker, right into the meat.
Rocker swings for the body but Nowacki moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nowacki misses the target.
Nowacki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Nice uppercut lands for Rocker. That snapped Nowacki's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker gets tackled into the cage by Nowacki. Nowacki maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nowacki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nowacki is looking to control Rocker's arms but Rocker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nowacki has his back to the cage.
Rocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocker looks to land a left hand but Nowacki moved out of range nicely.
Nowacki tries to clinch but Rocker is having none of it.
Rocker walks into a jab.
Rocker throws a front kick aimed at Nowacki's knee but Nowacki avoids it well.
Nowacki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nowacki moves into the clinch.
Rocker breaks the clinch.
Nowacki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocker.
Nowacki fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rocker just manages to avoid it.
Nowacki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rocker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nowacki. That one must have hurt.
Rocker throws a low kick but Nowacki moves out of range easily.
Rocker blocks a low kick nicely.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowacki connects with a right hand. Rocker shakes it off.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Rocker moves out of range as Nowacki strikes.
Nowacki lands the left hand.
Nowacki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocker's calf.
Nowacki throws a body punch but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker connects with a body shot.
Rocker cracks the inside of Nowacki's front leg.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Nowacki.
Rocker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nowacki defends it well.
Rocker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rocker dips to his left and cracks Nowacki with an uppercut!
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker cracks Nowacki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rocker clobbers Nowacki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nowacki. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowacki lands a jab to Rocker's midsection.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rocker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it.
Rocker lands an overhand right.
Nowacki throws a big shot that misses.
Rocker looks to land a combination but Nowacki avoids it well.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Rocker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nowacki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rocker walks into a left hand.
Rocker lands a jab to the head.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nowacki.
Nowacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nowacki throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nowacki - that will leave a mark!
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nowacki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nowacki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nowacki works the jab nicely.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nowacki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nowacki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herkules Nowacki.
Well Nowacki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!
An out of breath Herkules Nowacki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sean Price - Go Rambo. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvado has time to react.
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Camacho misses with a jab to the body
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Camacho's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvado under the eye.
Camacho throws a lazy right hand but Alvado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvado works Camacho's body with a nice hook.
Alvado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Camacho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camacho.
Alvado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Camacho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
A low kick from Camacho misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Camacho.
Hector Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camacho thinking.
Camacho lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Camacho stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Camacho avoids it with no problem.
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Alvado lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado slips a straight right by Camacho.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Camacho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Camacho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvado defends well and Camacho ends up having to push Alvado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Camacho misses with a leg kick
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camacho throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camacho with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho connects with a jab.
Camacho drops his hands momentarily and Alvado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alvado.
Alvado connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvado as he connects with a hook.
Camacho walks into a straight right hand from Alvado.
A shot to the body from Alvado misses
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
Camacho throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Camacho misses with a double jab
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Alvado misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.
It looked like Camacho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Camacho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camacho, right into the meat.
Alvado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camacho.
Alvado is looking to score with low kicks.
Alvado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camacho had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Alvado avoids them all with ease.
Alvado only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Camacho crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Alvado - the referee stops the clock and Camacho gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Alvado. Camacho manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvado pushes Camacho away with a front kick.
Alvado scores with a jab. Camacho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado lands with a right hand.
Camacho misses with a straight left.
Camacho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
Camacho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands with a good body shot.
Alvado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camacho counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camacho counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
Camacho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvado throws a series of punches but Camacho avoids them all with ease.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Alvado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Camacho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Camacho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Camacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Camacho.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camacho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
A good leg kick by Camacho.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Alvado blocks the leg kick.
Camacho checks a low kick from Alvado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camacho.
Camacho swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Pablo Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
Camacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alvado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho takes a swing at Alvado's ribcage but misses.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there
and Alvado counters with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Camacho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Alvado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Camacho under the eye.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Alvado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camacho throws out a leg kick but Alvado moves out of range and Camacho only half commits.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Camacho misses
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho is rocked!
Alvado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camacho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camacho jabs Alvado right on the nose. Alvado blinks but takes it well.
Alvado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvado connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado connects with a solid leg kick.
Camacho defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho throws a leg kick but Alvado moved away.
Alvado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alvado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Camacho tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado misses with a body shot
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a wild body kick that Alvado sees coming a mile off.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Camacho counters with a leg kick.
Camacho tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Camacho on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvado scores with a nice head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camacho, as that shot connected.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camacho throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Camacho misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Camacho misses the jab.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado misses with a hook.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado connects with a jab.
Alvado scores with a hook to the body. Camacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho motions for Alvado to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alvado's calf.
Camacho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Alvado misses.
Alvado lands a body shot.
Alvado throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado digs a good body shot into Camacho's ribs.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
Camacho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camacho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camacho feints a jab promting Alvado to slip. Camacho then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvado slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Camacho throws a low kick, looking for Alvado's leg but Alvado calmly moves out of range.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camacho misses the jab.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Alvado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camacho doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Alvado moves out of range of the leg kick from Camacho.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alvado lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Camacho takes a jab right on the kisser.
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camacho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Alvado is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alvado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Alvado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camacho is out of range and Alvado settles back down.
Camacho with a hook.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Alvado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camacho.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking to clinch but Alvado is avoiding it.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Camacho's belly button to the back.
Camacho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvado lands a nice looking body kick.
Camacho lands with a cross.
Alvado blocks the body kick.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camacho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvado throws a head kick but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho scores with a nice head shot.
Camacho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Alvado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Camacho saw that one coming.
Camacho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Alvado moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Camacho avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Camacho moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvado.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
Alvado tests Camacho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvado sprawls and moves away.
Camacho misses with a body kick.
Alvado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camacho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camacho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Camacho misses
and Alvado counters with a good low kick that Camacho was not able to check.
Alvado tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvado misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Alvado thinks about the counter body kick.
Camacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Camacho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvado lands a jab-cross combination.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Camacho throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado misses with a right hand
and Camacho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado jabs at Camacho's body.
Camacho misses with a shot to the body
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camacho, right into the meat.
Camacho throws a right hand that Alvado ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvado also avoids with ease.
Alvado lands with a hook. Camacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho scores with a jab.
Camacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho goes for a double leg but Alvado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvado continues to drive forward.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A low kick from Camacho misses
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Alvado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alvado lands a jab to Camacho's midsection.
Camacho misses with a hook
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Camacho misses with a left hand
and Alvado counters with a nice body shot.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho walks into a jab.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camacho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvado lands a lovely overhand right.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Alvado saw that one coming.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Alvado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvado misses with a body shot.
Camacho throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvado cracks Camacho with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Alvado dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camacho lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alvado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alvado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from Camacho.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Alvado throws a big counter head kick but Camacho avoids it with no problem.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho lands a glancing blow to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Alvado.
Camacho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camacho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Camacho avoids it with no problem.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Camacho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho lands a head kick!
Alvado throws a low kick but Camacho moves out of range easily.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Camacho swings for the body but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho connects with a jab.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alvado.
Alvado jabs at Camacho's body.
Hector Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho defending well as Alvado loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho lands a nice hook to Alvado's body. Alvado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho tries to counter by clinching up but Alvado breaks away and moves out of range.
Camacho misses with a shot to the body
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Alvado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camacho throws a right and a left that Alvado avoids nicely.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho counters with an outside leg kick.
Alvado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Alvado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alvado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a low kick, right behind Camacho 's knee.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Alvado takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado scoring well with a low kick there.
Camacho tries to work over Alvado's front leg with a kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camacho blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camacho scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Camacho lands with a nice combination. Alvado backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Camacho fakes the leg kick and cracks Alvado in the body.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camacho throws a front kick aimed at Alvado's knee but Alvado avoids it well.
Camacho connects with a body shot.
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvado throws a good cross that connects.
Camacho throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvado has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Alvado!
Pablo Alvado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Hector Camacho had this to say: 'Congrats to the man, Pablo is a beast, been a honour to fight him and compete here.'.
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